Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2010. It invests early in a wide range of sectors and provides hands-on support to founders as they build companies, drawing on operating experience. The firm has backed a broad portfolio across consumer and enterprise startups, including Allbirds, Guideline, MIRROR, K Health, ZenBusiness, Thrive, and Blockdaemon.

Graham Brown

Partner

Stephanie Cohen

Operating Partner

Sharlene Guiriba

Associate

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Eric Hippeau

Managing Partner

Past deals in Beverages

Aerflo

Venture Round in 2024
Aerflo designs and manufactures a portable carbonation device that converts still water into sparkling water, offering a convenient solution for on-the-go hydration. The compact technology aims to improve the drinking experience by enabling carbonation wherever needed.

Cure Hydration

Series A in 2023
Cure is a VC-backed hydration brand based in New York City. We’re the only premium hydration brand with a science-backed formula, plant-based ingredients, no added sugar, and 4x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. The product is based on the World Health Organization's formula for Oral Rehydration Solution that is proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip but, unlike other ORS products, the ingredients are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and have no added sugar. Made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, Cure provides everything your body needs for daily hydration and nothing it doesn't. Cure is backed by a medical advisory board that includes Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, and Brooke Alpert and is FSA/HSA Eligible. In just 4 years, Cure has expanded to over 13,000 retail stores nationwide including CVS, Walgreens, and Sprouts, and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America at #225 (#10 in Food and Beverage). Cure is a female-founded company, certified Plastic Neutral, and donates a serving for every purchase made to someone in need. Our investors include Lerer Hippeau, Valedor Partners, Rocana Ventures, Beliade, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tate's Cookies), Philip Krim (CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick and more.

FOXTROT

Series C in 2022
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.

FOXTROT

Series B in 2021
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.

Cure Hydration

Seed Round in 2020
Cure is a VC-backed hydration brand based in New York City. We’re the only premium hydration brand with a science-backed formula, plant-based ingredients, no added sugar, and 4x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. The product is based on the World Health Organization's formula for Oral Rehydration Solution that is proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip but, unlike other ORS products, the ingredients are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and have no added sugar. Made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, Cure provides everything your body needs for daily hydration and nothing it doesn't. Cure is backed by a medical advisory board that includes Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, and Brooke Alpert and is FSA/HSA Eligible. In just 4 years, Cure has expanded to over 13,000 retail stores nationwide including CVS, Walgreens, and Sprouts, and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America at #225 (#10 in Food and Beverage). Cure is a female-founded company, certified Plastic Neutral, and donates a serving for every purchase made to someone in need. Our investors include Lerer Hippeau, Valedor Partners, Rocana Ventures, Beliade, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tate's Cookies), Philip Krim (CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick and more.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2020
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.

Sweet Reason Beverage

Seed Round in 2019
Sweet Reason Beverage Co. is a New York-based producer of hemp- and cannabis-infused sparkling waters. The beverages are naturally flavored and contain CO2-extracted CBD from Colorado organic hemp, with no sugar, sweeteners, carbohydrates, sodium, or artificial ingredients, and about five calories per 12-ounce bottle. Flavors include Grapefruit, Cucumber Mint, and Strawberry Lavender. The products are distributed through retailers and online outlets in New York.

Brainiac

Seed Round in 2019
Brainiac is a food company specializing in nutritious snacks designed to support brain health. Their product range includes fruit and veggie pouches, applesauce, and other snacks fortified with Omega-3s, choline, lutein, and other beneficial nutrients for both adults and children.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2018
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
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